[February 2026]
Women entrepreneurs are reshaping industries, driving innovation, and building resilient businesses across the globe. This curated list brings together valuable opportunities designed to support, fund, mentor, and accelerate women-led ventures. Whether you’re launching your first startup or scaling an established enterprise, these resources are here to help you grow with confidence and impact.
Grow with Miller Center Accelerator Program
Deadline: 27-Feb-2026
The Miller Center Accelerator is a six-month capacity-building program that helps senior leaders of social enterprises scale their impact through women’s economic power and climate resilience. The program supports investable growth by strengthening impact strategy, business planning, and funding readiness for enterprises addressing poverty and UN Sustainable Development Goals…[more]
Submit Applications for Women’s Venture Competition
Deadline: March 15, 2026
The AIM-HI Women-Led Oncology Venture Competition empowers female scientist-entrepreneurs in the oncology field by providing seed funding, expert coaching, and access to a global network to accelerate the development of life-saving cancer treatments…[more]
I and P Acceleration WE4A Program for Women-Led Green Businesses
Deadline: March 09, 2026
The I and P Acceleration WE4A program is currently accepting applications to strengthen the development and resilience of high-potential women-led businesses, particularly in green and transition sectors…[more]
Call for Proposals: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme
Deadline: 28-Apr-2026
The European Union has launched a call for proposals under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme to promote gender equality and women’s full enjoyment of rights. The call has an estimated budget of EUR 23 million, with EUR 5–7 million allocated per priority area. Eligible applicants include public and private legal entities established in EU Member States or associated countries…[more]
Empowering Women: Financial and Technical Support for African SMEs
Deadline: March 01, 2026
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund to support women’s economic empowerment in Benin and Burkina Faso by providing financial and technical assistance to women-owned enterprises and financial institutions that facilitate opportunities for women…[more]
28th Call for Proposals by CFC to Strengthen Smallholder Livelihoods
Deadline: 01-Apr-2026
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities based or operating in its 101 member countries for projects that empower smallholders, enhance local livelihoods, and promote sustainable, inclusive economic development through high-impact interventions…[more]
Request for Applications: Diamond Education Grant Programme
Deadline: 15-Apr-2026
The Diamond Education Grant Programme provides financial support for women in SIGBI member countries who want to enter or return to the workforce by gaining new skills. It covers course fees and essential equipment for approved educational or vocational programmes running between September 2026 and July 2027. The scheme prioritizes women facing financial or personal barriers and does not fund postgraduate studies or living expenses…[more]
CFAs: European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies
Deadline: March 03, 2026
The European Commission is advancing its commitment to strengthen Europe’s digital workforce through the establishment of the European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies, an umbrella initiative designed to coordinate and enhance collaboration among key sectoral initiatives…[more]
Empowering Women to Launch Their Own Business in Dnipropetrovsk Region (Ukraine)
Deadline: 06-Mar-2026
The “Start Your Own Business” program by SILab Ukraine is a fully funded, in-person entrepreneurship training for women taking place March 19–22 in Kyiv. It supports women at the idea or early growth stage with practical tools in lean startup methodology, market research, financial modeling, legal basics, and investment readiness. Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered for selected participants…[more]
Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards (South Africa)
Deadline: March 16, 2026
The SAB Foundation is seeking applications to support and invests in entrepreneurs and social innovation with a priority on benefitting women and youth, people in rural areas, and persons with disabilities…[more]
Women Entrepreneurship Episode Grant Initiative Empowers Bold Leaders (Bahamas)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
This Women’s Day 2026, the Women Entrepreneurship Episode Grant Initiative invites visionary Bahamian women to transform their business ideas into reality…[more]
Empowering Women-Led Agri-Food Enterprises through the AWARE Programme (Kenya)
Deadline: February 23, 2026
The AWARE Programme is a transformative nine-month business acceleration initiative designed to empower women-led agri-food enterprises in Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia counties…[more]
Funding available for Creative Industries Market Entry in Austria
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Do you work in the creative industries and are planning to enter new markets? The Vienna Business Agency can support you – with their Creative Industries Market Entry Funding program…[more]
CFAs: Career Development Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The AAUW Career Development Grant 2026 provides up to $8,000 to women pursuing accredited certificates or specialized training in fields where they are underrepresented, specifically in STEM, business, and law. This grant supports short-term programs (6–12 months) that lead to tangible employment outcomes or executive leadership roles. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with at least an Associate’s degree…[more]
Martha Farrell Award: Excellence in Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality (India)
Deadline: 15 March 2025
The Martha Farrell Award for Excellence in Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality is a first-of-its-kind initiative to discover, recognise, and honor mid-career individuals and committed institutions which have made valuable contributions in the areas of women’s empowerment, gender equality, and living feminism in their everyday lives and practices…[more]
KITS WEscalate Call for Proposals to Support Women-Led Startups (India)
Deadline: 04-Mar-2026
The Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) has invited applications from eligible non-profit organizations across Karnataka to implement the WEscalate initiative for FY 2026–27…[more]
Uzbekistan launches Call for Business Ideas to Boost Entrepreneurship in Pilot Communities
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The UNDP Small Business Grants Program provides USD 5,000–10,000 to support entrepreneurship and local economic development in Yangiabad (Tashkent region) and Chorkesar (Namangan region)…[more]
RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award
Deadline: March 20, 2026
The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards is Canada’s premier national awards program recognizing and celebrating the achievements of the nation’s most accomplished, influential, and impactful women entrepreneurs…[more]
